verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacist Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$142,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$68.29/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
1,070
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$159,669 #5 of 51

Pharmacist pay in North Dakota, explained

Pharmacists in North Dakota earn a median of $142,040 per year ($68.29 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $105,490, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $167,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $142,040 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $142,040 is worth about $159,669 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #5 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

See the full Pharmacist Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Pharmacist pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$105,490
$50.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$142,040
$68.29/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$167,940
$80.74/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $142,040 $159,669
Minnesota $159,740 $161,974 −$17,700
South Dakota $146,790 $165,703 −$4,750
Montana $142,080 $150,119 −$40

Pharmacist in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in North Dakota?

Pharmacists in North Dakota earn a median of $142,040 per year ($68.29 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay pharmacists well?

At $142,040, North Dakota pays 1% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 1,070 work in the state.

Pharmacist salary in other states

All 51 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in North Dakota